Question

A jar contains 550 beans. Of all beans, 2/5 are white beans and the rest are navy beans. What is the ratio of white beans to navy beans

Answer 1

The correct ratio is 2:3

That means there are 220 white beans and 330 navy beans

Answer 2

Explanation:

Hi,

Here is your answer,

Total Number of beans = 550

Number Of white beans = 2/5 × 550

= 2 × 110

= 220

No. Of navy beans = 550 - 220

= 330

White beans : Navy beans = 220 / 330

= 2:3